Friday Faves You’ll Want in Your Cart ASAP 🛒

Published 16 days ago • 3 min read

Hi from Portugal! We’ve been in Portugal since last Friday, and I can’t believe it’s already been a week! Between breakfast overlooking the ocean in the Algarve, a night in a castle in Sintra, and now celebrating a three-day wedding in the gardens of a historic palace in Lisbon—it’s been magical.

I LOVE traveling, learning, and seeing new things, and part of me doesn’t want it to end. But I also can’t wait to get home to my bed, my girls, and our routine. I’m even thinking about putting together a little travel guide for the blog—would you be interested? Reply and let me know!

This week was also the Summer I Turned Pretty finale (haven’t seen it yet 👀). Trying to convince Shane that watching on a laptop is just as good as our 75” TV (no luck so far!).

It’s also been so nice to have time off with Shane. We’ve had some tough stuff lately that I’ll share soon, but vacations are starting to feel extra special. A few distant friends of mine (you know those Facebook friends who you don’t really talk to anymore) have lost their spouses unexpectedly at such young ages, and it’s been a heavy reminder that tomorrow isn’t promised. I’m trying to slow down and really appreciate today.

Oh—and before we get into my Amazon favorites, I have to share: my favorite jeans are on sale 🙌 They’re a little pricy but worth every penny. The best part? They now come in petite and tall sizes and they’re designed for curvy girls, so no annoying waist gap in the back. If you’ve been waiting to snag a pair, now’s the time!

And now onto the fun stuff—this week’s Friday Favorites! I rounded up my top 5 Amazon finds in kitchen and clothes. Scroll down to shop my picks 👇

Happy shopping!

✨ Kitchen

Pumpkin Mugs - Recently, I’ve been loving sipping my morning matcha out of these festive mugs. Little things like this bring me so much joy, and they make the busy weeks feel just a bit cozier.
Football Icon Glasses - You already know I have a serious love for the icon glasses, and now they’ve dropped a football version. Obsessed is an understatement. Perfect for matcha, iced coffee, water, or cocktails.
Veggie Wash - Some of that stubborn dirt needs more than just a rinse! This veggie wash gets greens really clean without leaving any weird taste or smell. A little goes a long way!
Olive Oil Mister - One of my most-used kitchen tools! I use it for air fryer meals and spritzing pans. It protects your cookware (no harsh aerosols!), saves money, and gives you a perfect, even coating—without the propellants.
Cast Iron Skillet - This one is budget-friendly, virtually indestructible, and gives everything the perfect golden crust.

✨ Clothes

$500 Sweater Dupe - The coziest oversized sweater that looks designer but costs a fraction of the price. I own it in black and get compliments every fall, but it comes in tons of colors. Total staple.
Barefoot Dreams Dupe Set – Feels just like my Barefoot Dreams blanket! This super soft fleece pajama set is perfect for lounging, working from home, or cozying up on chilly nights. Comes in a cute matching top + wide-leg pant set.
The best seamless undies - I’ve always struggled to find underwear I like that isn’t lace—most options dig into my hips or roll weirdly. But these lie perfectly flat and are so comfortable!
Everyday Studs (That Fool Everyone 😉) - These diamond stud dupes are SO good. I wear them all the time and always get compliments. I actually took them to try on real diamond earrings once, and just for funzies, I asked to try on the exact same size I was wearing from Amazon (3 carat). The jeweler literally put my Amazon earrings back in the case! 😂
Free People Fleece Pullover Dupe – One of my all-time favorite dupes! Everyone always asks me about this cozy fleece—it’s so spot-on and comes in a bunch of colors, perfect for fall layering or lounging.

✨ Recipe Faves From My Friends

This week’s theme is all about one-bowl meals! These are cozy, filling, and perfect for nights when you just want to toss everything in a bowl and call it a day